WestMetroFire

WestMetroFire

@WestMetroFire

This is the official account for West Metro Fire Rescue, a full-service, ISO 1, internationally-accredited fire agency. Not monitored 24/7.

Lakewood, Colorado https://www.westmetrofire.org/ Joined 2009-03-06 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

21,137

Followers

89

Following

3,967

Tweets

20.3

Avg Engagement

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @WestMetroFire's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-03-06
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:Lakewood, Colorado

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:16.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:4.2
  • Followers Analyzed:20,461

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account averages 420 likes and 103 retweets per tweet, indicating moderate engagement. Verified users make up 1.9% of the followers, suggesting a mix of public and professional interest.

16.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

4.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

52,519

Total Likes

13,610

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

6

Median Likes

2

Median Retweets

23

75th Percentile

903

Top Tweet

0.96

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

71.8%

Original

12.7%

Replies

5.8%

Retweets

9.7%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.4%

With Media

83.2%

With Links

28.0%

With #Tags

27.5%

With @Mentions

1.2%

With Emojis

172

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.18

Reply/Original Ratio

1.66

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

80.5%

Weekday Posts

19.5%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#cowx (81) #onlyyoucanpreventwildfires (50) #firefighters (49) #colorado (44) #firefighter (44) #fire (33) #covid19 (31) #northhogbackfire (26) #wildfireawarenessmonth (25) #hogbackfire (20)

Most Mentioned

@westmetrofire (135) @lakewoodpdco (75) @jeffcosheriffco (64) @arvadafire (54) @southmetropio (52) @goldencofire (24) @9news (21) @dcsheriff (19) @lakewoodcolo (14) @kdvr (13)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,333 (72%)
Replies 412 (13%)
Retweets 190 (6%)
Quote Tweets 315 (10%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 190 retweets (6% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 20,461 followers

The primary audience includes residents of Boulder County and others interested in emergency services. It also attracts fire professionals and the general public seeking safety information.

Average

Audience Quality

24.6%

Suspicion Index

35.1%

Low-Quality %

27

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

50.0%

Empty Bio

29.5%

<10 Tweets

9.1%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

46.3%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

81.3%

No URL

20.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

40,909,240

Total Potential Reach

27

Median Follower Reach

154

75th Percentile Reach

7.6%

>1K followers

1.0%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

49.2%

Creators

10,057 accounts

21.4%

Consumers

4,376 accounts

29.5%

Dormant

6,028 accounts

400

Verified Followers

1.95% of total

7.8%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.11

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Denver, CO (2,008) Colorado, USA (1,309) Colorado (664) Lakewood, CO (352) Denver (303) Denver, Colorado (271) Littleton, CO (238) United States (208) Golden, CO (158) Arvada, CO (123)

400

Verified Followers

1.95% of total

2,801

Protected Accounts

13.69% of total

8 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,106,851 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@StationCDRKelly 5,276,453 Astronaut Space, Endurance, Stars
@verified 4,201,625 - -
@soledadobrien 1,320,584 Journalist working, mom, journalist
@LILBTHEBASEDGOD 1,251,042 Rapper Music, Writing, Film
@9NEWS 495,693 News Outlet News, Denver, Weather
@denverpost 472,821 News outlet -
@DenverChannel 313,290 News Outlet Breaking news, COwx, Denver & Colorado
@DenverPolice 287,500 Law Enforcement Law enforcement, Public safety, Emergency services
@ColoradoDOT 269,868 Transportation Highways, Safety, Maintenance

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

colorado (1,081) love (702) denver (619) life (521) fire (508) mom (480) lover (381) news (347) co (333) husband (330)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#colorado (45) #denver (33) #resist (26) #goavsgo (21) #blm (21) #maga (19) #1 (19) #2a (14) #broncoscountry (12) #rockies (11)

10,228

Followers With Bio

10,233

Followers Without Bio

49.99%

% With Bio

50.01%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

3,049

Combined Engagement

2,405

Total Likes

644

Total Retweets

610

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

80%

With Hashtags

0%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Wildfire Response Emergency Services Public Safety Firefighting Operations Community Engagement
WestMetroFire
@WestMetroFire

The #MarshallFire in Boulder County has been described as a "fire storm." This is what it was like for a West Metro crew (Brush 17), assigned to structure protection in a neighborhood last night around 7:15pm. You can hear the wind howl &amp; see embers flying down the street. ht

2021-12-31
Retweets: 253 Likes: 650 Engagement: 903
WestMetroFire
@WestMetroFire

A quick response &amp; aggressive firefighting on the #hogbackfire kept the fire to approx. 40 acres &amp; lifted pre-evacuation notices. West Metro had help from 22 fire, law enforcement, and other agencies. Thank you. https://t.co/Pd0r29fP3y

2023-04-01
Retweets: 47 Likes: 619 Engagement: 666
WestMetroFire
@WestMetroFire

Some video of our dive team rescue of the deer on Main Reservoir in Lakewood today. Video courtesy of Dominik Von Pichl. https://t.co/MamBcfs8l1

2018-01-22
Retweets: 145 Likes: 366 Engagement: 511
WestMetroFire
@WestMetroFire

West Metro was one of dozens of fire agencies that sent firefighters &amp; engines to assist on the #MarshallFire. We've been asked what it was like on the front line. Hear from three West Metro firefighters who fought the fire in a Louisville neighborhood. See what they saw. htt

2022-01-20
Retweets: 101 Likes: 402 Engagement: 503
WestMetroFire
@WestMetroFire

The #HogbackFire is estimated at 10 acres &amp; growing- pushed by extremely strong winds. It’s moving from near Alameda &amp; C470 to the southeast. This video is from the west side of the hogback, on the side the fire originated. Wind pushed it upslope and over the top of the r

2023-03-31
Retweets: 98 Likes: 368 Engagement: 466

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account provides firsthand accounts of major wildfires, such as the #MarshallFire, offering a unique perspective on firefighting efforts. It emphasizes the importance of quick response and aggressive tactics in containing fires, as seen in the #hogbackfire incident. The account collaborates with other agencies during large-scale incidents, showcasing a network of emergency response coordination.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 21,137
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @WestMetroFire reveals an growing Twitter presence with 21,137 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 20.3 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025